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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,393.03, 750,984.01 and 184,940.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,393.03, 750,984.01 and 184,940.15 is: 277,556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,393.03 : 750,984.01 = 184,940.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,393.03/750,984.01 = 184,940.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,393.03x = 750,984.01 × 184,940.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,393.03x = 138,887,091,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,887,091,239.73/500,393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,556.01

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